the route takes us along the flowing Pepperwood trail that winds alongside the river and sugar cane fields before entering the enchanting Butterfly forest where the surroundings feel alive with movement, and suddenly you are
The journey is as important as the destination
Midlands Hiking Club is a friendly and very welcoming club offering hikes throughout the year mainly in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Hikes range from easy (introductory) to very difficult and requiring a high level of fitness.
Upcoming Hikes
16 August 2026, 8:30 am
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1:00 pm
Grading: Easy to Moderate
Leader: Sthabiso & Nonhlanhla
Exposure Scale: None
Distance: 10km
Cost: Free
A slow climb to the rock paintings then back to the main path for a steady climb to the summit. There will be regular stops to admire the view and drink water. We will spend
23 August 2026, 8:00 am
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6:00 pm
Grading: Difficult
Leader: Brian
Exposure Scale: Mild - 500m climb
Distance: 3km
Cost: To be advised
Day hike in shady plantations. Round trip. No dogs, please. Cost R40-00 p/p Bookings by e-mail only – mjkaway41@gmail.com
Hike from the parking area along the top of the gorge up to the krantz where we will stop for a break. Hike back down to the picnic site for a lunch break. After lunch
6 September 2026
Grading: Moderate
Leader: Libby
Exposure Scale: None
Distance: 12-14km
Cost: To be advised
Start from Shawswood on Karkloof Road and hike through pristine indigenous forest to see the naturally occurring clivias (hopefully in bloom). Then have lunch at the top of Gray Mare’s Tail Falls. Hiking poles are
13 September 2026, 8:30 am
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3:00 pm
Grading: Moderate/Difficult
Leader: Neville Lee
Exposure Scale: mild
Distance: 6-7 hours
Cost: R65 pp
Join me on this winter hike to the bottom of Grey Mares Falls. We aim to walk to the bottom of the falls, where we will have a picnic in the shadow of the 104m
20 September 2026
Grading: Moderate/Difficult
Leader: Deon
Exposure Scale: None - could have slippery rocky section
Distance: 6km
Cost: R80-00
